I love autumn. Enjoy the weekend and the second set of the Bethlehem, PA show!

This week not only do we have a good set to listen to - its a long one. This of course is the conclusion of the show we started last week, September 25th, 1981 from Stabler Arena in Bethlehem PA. This is not only an interesting setlist (how many second sets started off with 'Might As Well'?), but its very well played - I'm particularly fond of the Scarlet->Fire and everything after space....of course I'm a fan of Brent most of the time, so I enjoy his styling here as well, your mileage may vary.

This week we have another long Deadpod - I hope you don't mind too much but I couldn't bear to break it up. This set is the second set from a show the Dead played at Red Rocks back in 1978, just before they left for the famous Egypt shows. I decided to share it with you this week because it contains probably the finest version ever of 'If I Had The World To Give'.... I can't say enough about this one...don't miss it...

The rest of the set isn't too shabby either - I always enjoy a good 'Eyes of the World' and this one is no exception, but the band only played 'If I Had The World to Give' four times...and this one is fabulous.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do..

Grateful Dead
Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, CO 8/30/78

Set 2:

I Need A Miracle
Brown Eyed Women
Estimated Prophet ->
The Other One ->
Eyes of the World ->
Drums ->
Space ->
If I Had The World To Give ->
Iko, Iko ->
Around & Around
E: US Blues

This week's Deadpod was inspired by someone who actually posted about the show that occurred the night after this one on an internet group I belong to - but it brought this entire run to mind and I really wanted to share *this* night with you - as I find the second set in particular, to be quite extraordinary. This entire 3 show run in fact is quite good, and I enjoy this week's first set very much - in particular an outstanding 'Bird Song' and an exquisite China -> Rider..

What's that? Come again? You would like a big Playin' sandwich with a heapin' helpin' of Dark Star and some Morning Dew on it? Well, The Professor has us covered today. Enjoy!

This week's Deadpod, I think, is not to be missed. not only does it have one of the greatest Dark Stars you'll ever hear, but the transition from Morning Dew back into Playin' *HAS TO BE HEARD* , then they play BROKEDOWN PALACE!

I highly recommend this one....

Grateful Dead
Fox Theater, St. Louis MO
10/18/72 - Wednesday

set 2: [85:46]

Playing In The Band [15:50] >
Drums [2:45] >
Dark Star [28:25] >
Morning Dew [11:07] >
Playing In The Band [5:13]
Deal [4:29]
The Promised Land [2:59]
Brokedown Palace [5:34]
One More Saturday Night [4:33]
Casey Jones [6:51]

This is a little of the beaten path for some Dead Heads, but it's just Jerry being Jerrl. Enjoy! Have a Grate holiday next week!

I suppose some might think I'm going a little far of field with this week's Deadpod but when I have the chance to play some rare jammin' Jerry I just can't resist. This show is from an early effort where Jerry joined Howard Wales (with whom Jerry was to release the 'Hooteroll' album) for a series of 14 shows from May of 1970 until this show which was Jerry's last with this lineup.

It is a jammed out jazzy performance of some really nice improvisational music. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I was only going to play the first set, but then thought better of it and decided to bring you the entire show. I do hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

I hope you all had a Grate holiday. Enjoy these acoustic grooves from The Professor.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! As is the tradition around these parts, I'm bringing you some wonderful acoustic music for the holidays. This year, two of my favorites - the Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band and Old and In The Way are on tap for your post-holiday enjoyment. First off, the Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band from Broadway - Jerry Garcia, David Nelson, John Kahn, Sandy Rothman, Kenny Kosek and David Kemper.

I *always* enjoy the sound of these guys - they're fabulous.

Garcia On Broadway
10/25/1987 - Late show
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
New York, NY
Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band

01 Deep Elem Blues
02 I'm Troubled
03 Spike Driver Blues
04 Blue Yodel No. 9 (Standing On The Corner)
05 Short Life Of Trouble
06 If I Lose
07 I'm Here To Get My Baby Out Of Jail
08 Oh Babe, It Ain't No Lie (2)
09 Drifting With The Tide
10 Ragged But Right

This clocked in at a little under an hour.. so while the holiday spirit is moving me, I decided that wasn't quite enough, so I've included a wonderful set from 'Old and In the Way'.. quite famous, from 1973...

Maybe it is just me, but The Professor could play '72 Dead for months on end without one complaint!

Have a Grate weekend!

I usually try not to repeat the same year too often on the Deadpod, but I'm making an exception for this tape, which I just recently acquired. This is indeed another show from 1972, but it is so good that I wouldn't think of not sharing it with you.

This week we'll listen to the first set, which features some wonderful clean playing and a real treasure trove of the Dead catalog. I'm particulary fond of the Bird Song, and the Cumberland Blues...but there is plenty to like in this first set:

For all you Playin' fans, the Professor has you covered this week! Have a Grate weekend!

Yes its true that I played this week's 2nd set before - but I think its worth the repeat for the chance to savor this second set from November 15th, 1972...in particular the 30 minute + Playin' in the Band can really carry you off on a wonderful psychic ride. Enjoy!!!

I thought this set list looked a little on the bland side, but I cannot wait for Set 2. Enjoy!

I'm a sucker for these wonderful 73 shows - this one was just recently released and I can't help but want to play for you here on the Deadpod.. while the 1st set is not as spectacular as set 2 (we will hear it soon, promise!), there's simply no excuse not to play every bit of this. I hope you agree!!